NEET2003PhysicsDual Nature of MatterActual
A proton is about 1840 times heavier than an electron. When it is accelerated by a potential difference of 1 kV , its kinetic energy will be
Options
- A1840 keV
- B1 / 1840 keV
- C1 keV
- D920 keV .
Correct answer
C. 1 keV
Step-by-step solution
The charge on a proton is equal to e , the electronic charge. The potential difference is V=1 kV . Hence the kinetic energy of the proton is E=1 keV .